23 days in europe, what to bring

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Posted byValmont(Budding Member 22 posts) 12y
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Don't worry I don't want all the work done for me! I just need an idea of how much clothes I'll need? Two pairs of jeans, a jacket, two hoodies, few t-shirts. I'll be staying in hostels, is there any essentials I might be overlooking?

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Posted bychel(Budding Member 24 posts) 12y
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iv never stayed in a hostel, i heard bathrooms etc can be pretty feral, maybe some thongs (called f'lip flops' i think... in other parts of the world)to shower in so you don't get some foot disease.Possible your own sheet for the bed to lie on also..and sleeping bag.

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Posted bychel(Budding Member 24 posts) 12y
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iv never stayed in a hostel, i heard bathrooms etc can be pretty feral, maybe some thongs (called f'lip flops' i think... in other parts of the world)to shower in so you don't get some foot disease.Possible your own sheet for the bed to lie on also..and sleeping bag.

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Posted byJase007(Respected Member 8870 posts) 12y
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I don't see the need for a sleeping bag unless your intending on sleeping rough.depending on the time of year your going, winter time you may want a pair of gloves and a wooly hat and scarf. Your only going for a short spell, so you don't need much and what you've listed looks ok. Don't forget the toiletries though.

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Posted byValmont(Budding Member 22 posts) 12y
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Cheers, I'll bring some 'thongs', the funny thing is in Ireland a thong is a g-string! lol. I think I'll bring a sleeping bag anyway because I'm going in January so I'd imagine the hostels would be quite cold. Thanks

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Posted byGelli(Travel Guru 2457 posts) 12y
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A sleeping bag in European hostels isn't really neccessary, as most hosetls won't allow you to use a sleeping bag anyway due to health reasons.

A sheet sleeping bag however is a good idea, and will save you money in many hostels who make you rent sheets.

You won't need that much for 3 weeks, and most of the stuff you list is fairly durable/won't show up dirt etc so can be worn a couple of days longer than you might at home.

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Posted bys_hoot(Full Member 497 posts) 12y
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bring your own towel, that is a must if stayin in hostels, definitly bring some shower shoes as you will share showers with many people, i like to bring my own pillow case as well incase you stay at a dodgy hostel and get a questionable set of sheets, plus it does not take up any room at all.

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Posted byValmont(Budding Member 22 posts) 12y
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Quoting s_hoot

bring your own towel, that is a must if stayin in hostels, definitly bring some shower shoes as you will share showers with many people, i like to bring my own pillow case as well incase you stay at a dodgy hostel and get a questionable set of sheets, plus it does not take up any room at all.

No sleeping bag for health reasons? I thought I'd need a sleeping bag because I imagine thin sheets in hostels aren't the best for keeping in warmth